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AMUSEMENTS
SIX
FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE
AMUSEMENT PARK, HURRICANE HARBOR WATER PARK & WILD ANIMAL SAFARI
RT 537 JACKSON NJ (908) 928-1821
Over 100 rides and attractions, water shows, and wild animals in their
natural habitat. Garden State Pkwy north to exit 98, 195 west to exit 16
right.
STORYBOOK LAND
BLACKHORSE PIKE
(RTS. 40 & 322) CARDIFF NJ (609) 641-7847
Located 10 miles west of Atlantic City. Children can visit the land
of Mother Goose and other storybook characters. Admission includes unlimited
rides, petting zoo, and other attractions. Snack bar and picnic grounds
available. Garden State Pkwy south to Atlantic City Expressway (exit 38);
expressway west to Atlantic City Race Course (exit 12, Rt. 40 west). Turn
left at traffic light at end of exit ramp, turn left at next traffic light
on to Rt. 322 east.
CAPE
MAY COUNTY PARK/ZOO
707 Rt. 9 North
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ 08210 - 609 465-4271
The Cape May County Park/Zoo is one of the finest
area attractions in Cape May County. Located on Route 9, two miles north
of Cape May Court House. HOURS - Seven Days 10 AM til 4:45 PM
From Garden State Parkway South to Exit 11 (first
traffic light)
Make right turn and follow into Park entrance
ADMISSION IS ALWAYS FREE! DONATIONS ACCEPTED
JENKINSON'S AQUARIUM
BOARDWALK & PARKWAY
PT. PLEASANT BEACH NJ (908) 899-1212
Exotic fish, mammals and birds.
MARINE
MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER,
SEA LIFE MUSEUM, 3625 BRIGANTINE BLVD
BRIGANTINE NJ (609) 266-0538
Replicas of many game fish, sea turtles, and marine mammals; exhibits
of whale bones. The center is a rehabilitation facility for stranded or
injured sea life. Museum open noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
PHILADELPHIA
ZOO
34TH ST &
GIRARD AVE (215) 243-1100
One of the nations' oldest zoos. Vast collection of animals and plants
from the around the world.
POPCORN
PARK ZOO
Humane Way - PO Box 43,
FORKED RIVER, NJ 08731 (609) 693-1900
The only Federally licensed zoo of its kind in
the United States, Popcorn Park was established in 1977 for the sole purpose
of providing a refuge for wildlife that is elderly, sick, abandoned, abuse
or injured, and which could no longer survive in the wild. As time went
on, we expanded to accept exotic and domesticated animals who faced the
same circumstances. Over 200 of these animals now live in spacious surroundings
in the heart of the scenic Pine Barrens. Hours: 11AM to 5 PM, 7 days a
week.
Admission: Adults $3.25, Seniors & Children
are $2.25 DIRECTIONS - Take the Garden State Parkway North
to Exit 74; turn West (left) onto Lacey Road and go 6.7 miles to Humane
Way. Turn right at Society sign.
SIX
FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE'S WILD ANIMAL SAFARI
RT 537 JACKSON NJ (908) 928-1821
Wild animals in their natural habitat. Garden State Pkwy north to exit
98, 195 west to exit 16 right.
THOMAS
H. KEAN NJ STATE AQUARIUM
CAMDEN NJ (609) 365-3300
Two-story building set in a riverfront park with a commanding view
of the Philadelphia skyline. The main feature is a 760,000 gallon open
ocean aquarium. Vast exhibits of sealife from New Jersey and around the
world. Handle marine life at the Wet Lab. Gift shop and snack bar available.
Located on Riverside Dr. at Mickle St., across the river from Penns Landing
in Philadelphia.
CONCERT VENUES
Northbound on the Garden State Parkway: Follow
the Parkway north to exit 153A
and follow Route 3 east to the Sports Complex
PNC
Bank Arts Center
From Long Beach Island
Take Garden State Parkway North to Exit #116
E
Centre
From the Atlantic City Expressway:
Take the exit for I-676 and follow directions
from I-676 Westbound.
From Garden State Parkway: In South Jersey:
Take the Garden State Parkway to the Atlantic
City Expressway and follow directions from that route
GOLF COURSES
Cedar Creek Golf Course
Tilton Blvd. Bayville - 732-269-4460
Ocean Acres Country Club
Par 72, 18 hole course with pro shop and driving
range.
Buccaneer Lane, Manahawkin - 609-597-9393
INDOOR SHOPPING MALLS
HAMILTON MALL,
Rts. 322 & 40 Mays Landing NJ (609) 646-8326
Garden State Pkwy south to Atlantic City Expressway (exit 38); expressway
west to Atlantic City Race Course (exit 12), mall across from exit.
MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & HISTORICAL SITES
Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
BARNEGAT
BAY DECOY & BAYMEN'S MUSEUM
137 W. Main St. PO Box 52
Tuckerton, NJ 08087 (609) 296 8868
Hours: Wed. - Sat. 10 - 4:30. Closed Mondays
and Tuesdays
Admission: $2.00 per person. Children under 12
FREE. Handicapped: Accessible.
Directions: From Manahawkin take Rt. 9 south to Tuckerton. Pass Rt.
539 and Lake Pohatcong to the entrance of Tip Seaman County Park and Museum.
BATSTO VILLAGE
WHARTON STATE FOREST
BATSTO NJ (609) 561-3262
The site of the Richards/Wharton Mansion and Ironworks which produced
ammunition during the Revolution. Tour the 36 room mansion. Parking fee.
South on Garden State Pkwy to exit 52. Exit right and follow the Batsto
signs. Continue for about five miles to Rt. 542 at the Wading River bridge,
turn right and continue on Rt. 542 for about 11 miles.
Battleship
USS New Jersey
Beckett Street Terminal, Camden
USS New Jersey's Web Site
America's most decorated military vessel has
opened as a museum in Camden, NJ,
Information on the battleship USS New Jersey
which is docked on the Delaware River at the Camden waterfront.
FRANKLIN
INSTITUTE
LOGAN CIRCLE (215) 448-1299
Science museum with extensive hands-on exhibits for children and adults.
Includes Omnimax films
MUSEUM OF ART
PARKWAY & 26TH ST (215) 787-5431
Primary art museum of Philadelphia
NOYES MUSEUM
LILY LAKE RD
OCEANVILLE NJ (609) 652-8848
Year-round exhibits featuring a collection of hand-carved decoys plus
contemporary American art. Garden State Pkwy south to exit 48 for Rt. 9;
continue south on Rt. 9 to Oceanville.
OCEAN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
24 HADLEY AVE
TOMS RIVER NJ (908) 341-1880
9 room museum furnished circa 1820-1890 plus exhibits featuring artifacts
from various county industries. Open 1-3 p.m., Tues. and Thurs.; 10 a.m.
to noon, Sat.
ROBERT J. NOVINS PLANETARIUM
OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE
TOMS RIVER NJ (908) 255-0343
Weekly show schedule and musical concerts by various performing groups
throughout the year. Garden State Pkwy north to exit 82, Route 37 east
to Hooper Ave., Hooper Ave. north to college.
TOWNE OF HISTORIC SMITHVILLE
RT 9 & MOSS MILL RD
SMITHVILLE NJ (609) 652-3111
A quaint village of specialty shops, authentic 18th century stores,
and restaurants. Garden State Pkwy south to exit 48 for Rt. 9 south. Smithville
is approximately four miles down the road.
VICTORIAN WHEATON VILLAGE
MILLVILLE NJ (609) 825-6800
88 acre complex housing the Museum of American Glass, working glass
factory, old schoolhouse, shops, exhibits, and Trader's Row. Narrated,
live demonstration on glass blowing. Garden State Pkwy south to Atlantic
City Expressway exit (38); Expressway West to Atlantic City Race Course
(exit 12, Rt. 40 West); through Mays Landing, left on 552; proceed 15 miles
to Millville city limits, go under highway overpass, make first right,
follow signs. Admission charged.
NATURE, PARKS & REFUGES
EDWIN B. FORSYTHE NATIONAL WILDLIFE
REFUGE
BRIGANTINE DIV. OCEANVILLE NJ (609) 652-1665
20,229 acres consisting of cordgrass-saltgrass tidal marsh interspersed
with tidal bays and channels. The refuge was established in 1939 for the
protection of waterfowl in the Atlantic Flyway. Observe wildlife at close
range from the comfort of your car. A self-guided auto tour leaflet is
available ; the tour takes approx. 1 1/2 hrs. Open daily dawn to dusk.
Garden State Pkwy south to exit 48, Rt. 9 south to Oceanville, then one
mile east to refuge.
ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK
ISLAND BEACH NJ (908) 793-0506
Swimming and recreation areas, and protected natural areas. Nature
Center, Nature Trail. Ten mile s of undeveloped natural beach. Garden State
Pkwy north to exit 82, follow Rt. 37 east to Seaside Heights. Follow signs
to state park.
PINELANDS CANOE RENTALS
OTHER INTERESTING DAY TRIPS
ATLANTIC
CITY SURF - PRO BASEBALL TEAM
545 N ALBANY AVE, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (609) 344-8873
ENGLISHTOWN FLEAMARKET
90 WILSON AVE.
ENGLISHTOWN NJ (908) 466-9644
A giant fleamarket with up to 1000 vendors on 50 acres. One of the
biggest fleamarkets on the east coast. Open Sat. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Garden State Pkwy north to exit 123. Follow Rt. 9 south
for 7 miles. Make a right onto Texas Rd., continue for 2 1/2 miles; left
at the stop sign, follow Englishtown-Old Bridge Rd. for 3 miles.
Lakewood
BlueClaws
2 Stadium Way
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (732) 901-7000
Office: 9-5 Mon-Fri, 9-3 Sat
From Southern Jersey - Garden State Parkway North
to exit 90, which puts you on Chambers Bridge Road.
Follow Chambers Bridge Road for 1.3 miles and
turn right onto Route 70 West.
Proceed to the first light, turn right onto Cedar
Bridge Ave.. (Route 528).
Continue 2.4 miles to GPU Energy Park on left.
RENAULT
WINERY
72 NORTH BREMEN AVE
EGG HARBOR TWP (609) 965-2111
Winery, vineyard and glass museum. Tours daily. Sample the winery's
prize-winning blueberry champagne. Cafe and gourmet restaurant on site.
Garden State Pkwy South to exit 44; right onto Alt. Rt. 561. Watch for
sign on right.
TRENTON
THUNDER - PRO BASEBALL TEAM
WATERFRONT PARK - ONE THUNDER ROAD, TRENTON NJ,
Telephone: (609)-394-TEAM(8326)
From East Jersey and NJ Turnpike
Exit 7A to Interstate 195 West. I-195 West becomes
Route 29 North. Waterfront Park is 3 miles up Route 29 North on your left.
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